Exploring Munnar, Vattavada and Marayur

Munnar is known as the Kashmir of South India because of its beautiful landscapes and is a great tourist destination.

Munnar offers a wide range of spectrum to different types of tourists. There are touristy things like hopping around the town or shopping from local shops.

One can connect with nature by going for a nature walk in the tea gardens or by visiting a Wildlife sanctuary. If you feel adventurous go on a trek or a hot air balloon ride or paragliding. If you just want to relax then you can simply lie cosily in your bed enjoying the beautiful weather. There are various luxurious resorts and hotels where you can enjoy several other amenities to have a wonderful vacation.

Things to do near Munnar:

Visiting Tea Gardens
Kannan Devan Tea Museum
Carmelgiri Botanical Garden
Boating at Mattupetty Dam Water Sports
Eravikulam National Park

There are less explored places near Munnar like Vattavada and Marayur which also offer similar climate but an altogether different landscape. Vattavada is famous for the terrace farms and Pampadum National Park whereas Marayur is famous for various reasons.It is the only natural sandalwood forest in Kerala and there are ancient dolmens and rock paintings dating back to Stone age, The jaggery made in Marayur is very popular in Kerala due to its unique taste and method of preparation.

These are just a compilation of few things we did in Munnar, but this majestic place has to offer so much more than mentioned here. It’s a place which has something new to offer each time you visit.